The band were originally known as (The) Pride, before they changed their line-up and became known as Snowfield, becoming a popular unsigned band. They remained with this name until they signed with Kitchenware Records in September 2004. The band's debut single Bullets was released as a limited edition of 500 on Kitchenware Records on January 24, 2005; it quickly gained support from radio stations such as Xfm and BBC 6 Music - where it was the single of the week.
Their debut album, The Back Room, was released on 25 July 2005, to critical acclaim. The band toured out most of 2005, including two jaunts with We Are Scientists. However, after a pivotal support slot on Franz Ferdinand's Arena tour at the end of 2005, it was the re-release of single Munich in January 2006 that propelled them into the top 10 of the UK single's chart. The following May, Editors played three sell-out shows at London's Brixton Academy, and countless gigs worldwide. The album has now sold over 500,000 units.
In June 2007 Editors released a second album, An End has a Start which included the single Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors. This first track was released on June 18th 2007 in the UK, and June 26th in the US, however it was leaked onto the Internet earlier. The album's title track, An End Has A Start was released on September 3rd, The Racing Rats on November 26th, 2007. Following a landmark appearence on The Other Stage at the Glastonbury festival, the album entered at number 1 in the UK album chart.
'In this Light And On This Evening', the third studio album, was released on October 12th 2009. With the heavy synthesizer sound and industrial ring, the album differed immensely from the earlier work of the band. Tom explained this change as a way for the band to try something completely different. Papillon, the first single, was followed by You Don't Know Love. The third single was Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool. The album was inspired by the city of London, both lyrically as musically and debuted at number 1 in the UK album charts.
On April 16th 2012, during the recording of their fourth studio album with producer Flood, Editors announced that Chris Urbanowicz (guitar) was leaving the band basing the decision entirely upon the band's future musical direction.
‘The Weight Of Your Love’, their fourth studio LP, was released on July 2013. It was preceded by the single 'A ton of love, released in May. This is also the first album to feature new band members Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams. It was recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville with producer Jacquire King and mixed by Craig Silvey.
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Editors Lyrics
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You did this to yourself
I wish your good heart and good health
Once, your ships were coming in
Now your hands have shed the final skin
Scratching in the dark, in the dark with no remark
And you're human yet
And you're human yet
Babe
You did this to yourself
I wish your good heart and good health
Once, your ships were coming in
Now your hands have shed the final skin
Scratching in the dark, in the dark with no remark
And you're human yet
Searching for belief, with the grit in your teeth
And you're human yet
Scratching in the dark, in the dark with no remark
And you're human yet
Searching for belief, with the grit in your teeth
And you're human yet
A human yet
Human yet
Hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm hmmm hmm hmm hmm
Human yet
Hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm hmmm hmm hmm hmm
Hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm hmmm hmm hmm hmm
Hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm hmmm hmm hmm hmm
The song 'Human' by Editors is a poignant and somber track about the struggles of being human. The lyrics suggest that the singer of the track is going through a difficult time, one where they are "scratching in the dark with no remark", which can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling lost and alone. The use of repetition in the chorus ("And you're human yet") drives home the point that despite all the challenges life throws at us, at the end of the day, we are all simply human.
The song seems to be written from the perspective of someone who cares deeply for the singer, wishing them "good heart and good health". The phrase "Once, your ships were coming in", indicates that in the past, things were going well for the singer, but they've now hit a rough patch, as signified by "Now your hands have shed the final skin". This metaphorical language suggests that the singer has been through some kind of transformation or change - one that has left them vulnerable and exposed.
Overall, 'Human' is a powerful and emotive song about the challenges of being human, and how even in our darkest moments, we still have the capacity to persevere and find meaning in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl
Addressing the subject of the song, who is a girl.
You did this to yourself
Blaming the girl for her current situation, suggesting that she had control over it.
I wish your good heart and good health
Expressing a genuine desire for the girl's well-being in spite of the situation.
Once, your ships were coming in
Acknowledging that the girl had experienced success in the past.
Now your hands have shed the final skin
Reflecting on the metaphorical shedding of skin and the end of a phase in the girl's life.
Scratching in the dark, in the dark with no remark
Describing the girl's struggle to find her way through a difficult time without guidance or support.
And you're human yet
Despite her struggles, reminding the girl that she is still human and capable of overcoming her troubles.
Searching for belief, with the grit in your teeth
Suggesting that the girl is determined to find something to believe in, even if it requires great effort.
Babe
An affectionate term used to address the girl.
A human yet / Human yet
Repeating the phrase from earlier in the song as a reminder that regardless of the struggles faced, the girl is still human and therefore capable of overcoming them.
Hmmm hmmmm hmmmmm hmmm hmm hmm hmm
Vocalizations used to add emphasis and emotional depth to the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
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